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Flooding possible as storm surge warning issued for Yukon coast

Some coastal erosion may also occur, Environment Canada says
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Environment Canada has issued a storm surge warning for Yukon鈥檚 northern coastline. The Yukon provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Monday July 6, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Environment Canada has issued a storm surge warning for Yukon鈥檚 northern coastline.

It says the warning also includes Herschel Island.

The weather office says large waves and elevated water levels are expected to continue intermittently until Sunday evening.

It says flooding is possible along the coastline.

Environment Canada says some coastal erosion is also possible.

It says people close to the coast should be alert and watch for worsening conditions.

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